[djf]

Prior to 1982 a penny weighed 3.1 grams, or about 146 to the pound.

Todays copper quote is about $3.15 per pound.

Net gain on just the value of the metal is $1.69 per pound, each cent is worth .0216 cents.

[matthew fuller]

And how much are they worth in Ron Paul dollars?

Just kidding!